Princeton, TX vs San Carlos, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
San Carlos
66.8
#1504 nationally
San Carlos leads in median household income ($219,413 vs $93,586). San Carlos leads in crime level (5.8 vs 7.5). San Carlos leads in average commute (26.5 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Princeton, TX | San Carlos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#1000) | 66.8 (#1504) |
| Population | 28,027 | 28,862 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $288,891 | $2,457,746 |
| Median Household Income | $93,586 | $219,413 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 47 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+50.3 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that San Carlos has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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D
66.8 Score
San Carlos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,457,746
Population
28,862
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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